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bpa news, 1/12/09

January 12, 2009 by  
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babyTwo articles were released today with more data about the harm of BPA, both from the Environmental Health News

Study predicts BPA in babies 11 times higher than adults

 

Using a mathematical model based on enzymatic differences between newborns and adults, scientists estimate that the amount of bisphenol A (BPA) circulating in the blood of babies is more than 11 times higher than the amount in adult blood. The striking disparity is most likely due to natural differences in metabolism and body size between babies and adults. This study points to the need for chemical exposure standards to better incorporate differences in vulnerabilities between children and adults.
 
The results suggest tht children are very likely to be the most severely affected by exposure to BPA and related endocrine disruptors.
High BPA levels found in hospitalized, premature infants
In this first study examining infants’ exposure to bisphenol A, premature babies hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units had levels of BPA in their urine 10 times higher than the general population. The source of exposure most likely was plastic medical devices used in the hospital, although some could have come from infant formula. BPA is a plastic compound that is linked to various health abnormalities in humans and lab animals.
This study’s findings show that premature babies (already born with developmental and physiological limitations) are further challenged by exposure to a compound known to negatively impact health.

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Good news, bad news

October 29, 2008 by  
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The good news is that an independent panel of 36 scientists released a report today admonishing the FDA for their approval of the use of Bisphenol-A as safe.

The bad news… the damage may have been done.

Bisphenol A, used in baby bottles and other hard plastic, has been detected in the urine of 93% of Americans tested. Hundreds of studies have found it to cause health problems in laboratory animals, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hyperactivity, autism and reproductive failure.

I think that this entire debacle with BPA is a shame and will not be erased from my mind. The FDA is supposed to be in place as a protector of the U.S. citizenry. But, I think it was said best in the article:

“An agency that once epitomized independent, impartial expertise in the service of public health has degenerated to a disgraced stenographer for the chemical and plastics industry,” said Ken Cook, president of the organization.

You may find the entire article HERE.

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ahem….

October 6, 2008 by  
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About a week or so ago, I posted about cosmetics have increased the level of toxins in our teen girls, and these toxins are altering their hormone levels.

To be fair, and since the study was released, I decided I better give equal time to little boys.

It seems if moms have too high of an exposure to phthalates then their little boys have little penises. And not just little, but a list of abnormalities affecting their genital area.

You can read the full study HERE. And, the summary HERE.

Phlhalates can be found in most vinyl products from medical instruments to toys to nail polish

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